Cursed Night: The House

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Cursed Night: The House is a single player action game. It was developed by VR Pirates Game Studio and was released on September 17, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "Cursed Night: The House" , set in 1972 Texas, you stumble upon the Stafford farm after a car accident, seeking help. However, this house hides a terrifying secret, subjecting you to a series of puzzles, jump scares, and a harrowing VR horror experience. Enter if you dare, but be prepared for a night of fear.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features great graphics and sound, creating a fantastic atmosphere for horror fans.
Jump scares are well-executed and contribute to a tense experience, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate the genre.
The puzzles, while simple, are satisfying to complete and well-spaced throughout the game.

The game is quite short, with a playtime of around 1.5 to 3.5 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Controls can feel janky, and there are minor bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as issues with levers not functioning properly.
The jump scares can be predictable and somewhat generic, lacking variety and depth in the horror experience.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their quality, with many players noting impressive visuals even on lower-end hardware like the GTX 1060. The dark and rainy atmosphere enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's effective jump scares and immersive environment. While some minor details could be improved, the overall graphical performance is considered excellent, especially on higher settings.
- “A jump scare horror game with fantastic ambience and pretty good graphics, with some minor details.”
- “Well, after I completed the game I can say it is a really good game, puzzles, jumpscares, nice environment, graphics are just amazing (I played on a 3070 ultra settings).”
- “Graphics are good and the game runs great even on a GTX 1060 on max settings.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is straightforward and primarily conveyed through environmental clues, such as newspaper headlines found throughout a creepy house. While players appreciated this approach, some criticized the overall narrative for being minimal and lacking depth, with complaints about repetitive jump scares and a short gameplay duration of around 90 minutes.
- “The game tells an easy to follow story with environmental clues, like newspaper headlines and things you find in different rooms; it was a nice touch, so bonus points for that.”
- “Cons: lack of terrifying music while playing (it would add much more tension) + jumpscares are okay but a bit trashy and are always the same (ugly face near + strong sound) + no option to go back to the menu + no story + short game”
- “This is an indie horror game where you explore a creepy house looking for fuses/keys and have to complete some basic puzzles to progress the story.”
- “Finished the game in 90 minutes on Oculus Quest 2 with virtual desktop.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective use of sound effects, graphics, and well-executed jump scares, creating a dark and rainy environment that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the variety offered by interactive elements, which contribute to genuinely frightening moments throughout the game.
- “Awesome jump scares and great atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere, sound effects, and jump scares are all pretty good.”
- “Pros: good graphics and sounds, some jump scares are well thought out, the dark and rainy atmosphere is very well done, using objects adds variety to the game, and some moments are truly scary.”
- “Pros: good graphics and sounds + some jump scares are well thought out + dark and rainy atmosphere is very well done + using objects gives varied gameplay + some moments really scare.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is criticized for its absence of terrifying elements, which could enhance the overall tension. Additionally, while the jumpscare sound effects are noted, they are described as repetitive and lacking originality. Overall, the soundtrack does not contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere.
- “The game lacks terrifying music while playing, which would add much more tension to the experience.”
- “The jumpscares are okay but feel a bit trashy and repetitive, always featuring the same ugly face and a loud sound.”
- “There is no option to return to the menu, and the game feels short with no story to engage with.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while the walking speed is somewhat slow and lacks a sprint option, it is not frustratingly so, making backtracking manageable and not overly tedious.
optimization
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The game's optimization is generally praised, with players reporting excellent performance on ultra settings, despite minor hiccups. The graphics and environment are well-executed, contributing positively to the overall experience, although the audio quality is noted as less impressive.
- “I played on ultra and the graphics were quite good. Performance was perfect with some minor hiccups. The environment is well done, and while the audio isn't as good, it's noticeable that it was considered in relation to what the game wanted to achieve, which added to the overall experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly even on lower-end hardware like the GTX 1060 at maximum settings, which has been consistently noted by users.
- “The graphics are good, and the game runs great even on a GTX 1060 on max settings.”